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The Public Environmental Resource Center (PERC) in Seattle offers publications to anyone in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon or Washington. Locate the publication you wish to receive and call 1 (800) 424-4EPA or (206) 553-1200 in the Seattle Metro Area. You can also send email to the PERC (epa-seattle@epa.gov) or use the Publication Order Form.

How to Comply with the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides: What Employers Need to Know & Additional ResourcesInformation on the Workers Protection Standard regulation that covers pesticides used in the production of plants on farms, forests, nurseries and greenhouses. Steps to take to redduce risk of illness and injury.

EPA 305-C-06-0012006CD

Illegal Pesticides: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Home and BusinessIdentifies common illegal pest products and what you can do about them.

Lead Poisoning And Your ChildrenHow lead affects your child's health and what you can do to protect your family.

EPA 747-K-00-0032000Pamphlet/Poster, 7 pages

The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate RightThis pamphlet is for you if you:
• Reside in a home built before 1978.
• Own or operate a child care facility, including preschools and kindergarten classrooms, built before 1978, or
• Have a child under six years of age.

Sure, Your Home is Clean, but is it Safe for Your FamilyBe smart about using household products

530-F-06-013October 2006Pamphlet, 6 pages

Testing Your Home for Lead in Paint, Dust, and SoilExplains the technical aspects of lead testing without overwhelming the reader.

EPA747-K-98-001October 1998Booklet; 16 pages

Treatment Technologies for Mercury in Soil, Waste, and WaterThis report contains information on the availability, performance, and cost of eight technologies for the treatment of mercury in soil, waste, and water.

EPA 542-R-07-003August 2007Report, 104 pages

Turning the Tide on ToxicsWhat you can do to prevent exposure to toxic chemicals for yourself and Puget Sound

Puget Sound Partnership2008Pamphlet, 8 pages

Vermiculite Attic InsulationThe following information provides a common-sense approach to help you find out what kind of insulation is in your home and decide what to do if you have vermiculite insulation.